Drone
Training

10 Days - 80 Hours

Course Overview

This advanced course is designed for drone pilots who have alreadyundergone basic drone pilot training and are familiar with drone rules,regulations, and flying techniques. Building upon their existing knowledgeand skills, participants will delve into specialized areas of aircraft inspectionusing drones, equipping them with the expertise required to conductadvanced inspections in various operational environments.



Course Objectives

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1

Enhance proficiency in advanced flight maneuvers, specialized flightoperations, and payload integration for aircraft inspection missions.

2

Develop skills in data collection, processing, and analysis usingspecialized sensors and software tools.

3

Explore advanced applications of drone technology in aircraft inspection, including structural analysis, corrosion detection, and fatigue monitoring.

4

Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in simulated scenarios and real-world case studies to solve complex inspection challenges.

Aircraft Inspection Using Drones

  1. Introduction to aviation industry and the importance of aircraft inspection.
  2. Regulatory bodies and standards governing aircraft inspection procedures.
  3. Basic of drone technology: types of drones, components, and capabilities.
  4. Overview of the role of drones in modern aviation and their applications in aircraft inspection.
  1. Principles of flight planning for drone operations: airspace, weather, and terrain considerations.
  2. Introduction to NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) and their relevance to flight planning.
  3. Risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies for safe drone operations.
  4. Emergency procedures and protocols for handling unexpected situations during drone flights.
  1. Types of cameras and sensors used in drone-based inspection: RGB, thermal, multispectral, LiDAR.
  2. Camera settings and configurations for optimal data collection in different inspection scenarios.
  3. Techniques for capturing high-resolution imagery and video footage for detailed analysis.
  4. Data management and storage protocols for organizing and cataloging inspection data effectively.
  1. Introduction to image processing software tools and their capabilities.
  2. Techniques for stitching aerial imagery to create orthomosaic maps and 3D models.
  3. Methods for analyzing drone-captured data to detect anomalies and defects in aircraft structures.
  4. Interpretation of inspection results and generation of comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
  1. Exploration of advanced applications of drone technology in aircraft inspection: structural analysis, corrosion detection, and fatigue monitoring.
  2. Case studies and practical demonstrations of advanced inspection techniques in real- world scenarios.
  3. Group projects to develop and present innovative solutions for complex inspection challenges using drone technology.
  1. Practical application of flight planning principles: route selection, altitude determination, and mission parameters.
  2. Hands-on experience with flight planning software tools: mission planner, airspace mapping, and route optimization.
  3. Field exercises in conducting pre-flight checks and setup of drones for data collection missions.
  4. Data collection techniques: capturing high-resolution imagery and video footage for inspection purposes.
  1. Field exercises in conducting drone-based inspections on mock-up aircraft structures.
  2. Utilization of various sensors and cameras to capture inspection data in real-world scenarios.
  3. Hands-on experience with camera settings and configurations for optimal data collection.
  4. Practical application of risk assessment methodologies and safety protocols during field inspections.
  1. Image processing workshops using industry-standard software tools: orthomosaic generation, 3D modeling, and point cloud processing.
  2. Techniques for analyzing drone-captured data to detect anomalies and defects in aircraft structures.
  3. Interpretation of inspection results and identification of critical findings for inclusion in inspection reports.
  4. Practical exercises in generating comprehensive inspection reports based on analyzed data.
  5. Final Test.
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Day 1

  1. Introduction to aviation industry and the importance of aircraft inspection.
  2. Regulatory bodies and standards governing aircraft inspection procedures.
  3. Basic of drone technology: types of drones, components, and capabilities.
  4. Overview of the role of drones in modern aviation and their applications in aircraft inspection.

Day 2

  1. Principles of flight planning for drone operations: airspace, weather, and terrain considerations.
  2. Introduction to NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) and their relevance to flight planning.
  3. Risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies for safe drone operations.
  4. Emergency procedures and protocols for handling unexpected situations during drone flights.

Day 3

  1. Types of cameras and sensors used in drone-based inspection: RGB, thermal, multispectral, LiDAR.
  2. Camera settings and configurations for optimal data collection in different inspection scenarios.
  3. Techniques for capturing high-resolution imagery and video footage for detailed analysis.
  4. Data management and storage protocols for organizing and cataloging inspection data effectively.

Day 4 & 5

  1. Introduction to image processing software tools and their capabilities.
  2. Techniques for stitching aerial imagery to create orthomosaic maps and 3D models.
  3. Methods for analyzing drone-captured data to detect anomalies and defects in aircraft structures.
  4. Interpretation of inspection results and generation of comprehensive reports for stakeholders.

Day 6

  1. Exploration of advanced applications of drone technology in aircraft inspection: structural analysis, corrosion detection, and fatigue monitoring.
  2. Case studies and practical demonstrations of advanced inspection techniques in real- world scenarios.
  3. Group projects to develop and present innovative solutions for complex inspection challenges using drone technology.

Day 7

  1. Practical application of flight planning principles: route selection, altitude determination, and mission parameters.
  2. Hands-on experience with flight planning software tools: mission planner, airspace mapping, and route optimization.
  3. Field exercises in conducting pre-flight checks and setup of drones for data collection missions.
  4. Data collection techniques: capturing high-resolution imagery and video footage for inspection purposes.

Day 8

  1. Field exercises in conducting drone-based inspections on mock-up aircraft structures.
  2. Utilization of various sensors and cameras to capture inspection data in real-world scenarios.
  3. Hands-on experience with camera settings and configurations for optimal data collection.
  4. Practical application of risk assessment methodologies and safety protocols during field inspections.

Day 9 & 10

  1. Image processing workshops using industry-standard software tools: orthomosaic generation, 3D modeling, and point cloud processing.
  2. Techniques for analyzing drone-captured data to detect anomalies and defects in aircraft structures.
  3. Interpretation of inspection results and identification of critical findings for inclusion in inspection reports.
  4. Practical exercises in generating comprehensive inspection reports based on analyzed data.
  5. Final Test.